Upholstery cleaning: Why it matters
Upholstery cleaning isn’t just about appearance— it plays a major role in the longevity of your furnishings. Soft surfaces collect dust, allergens, oils and occasional spills over time, which can break down the fibers and leave your furnishings looking dull and worn.
Regular upholstery cleaning helps remove these stubborn particles before they cause damage. Light maintenance such as vacuuming and blotting minor spills can help with upkeep, although combating buildup on your furnishings usually requires a professional upholstery cleaner to get the job done. Working with a company that provides professional upholstery cleaning services is crucial if you have high-end fabrics that endure moderate to heavy use. It ensures the job is performed safely and thoroughly.
DIY Upholstery Cleaning Solutions
Regular upholstery cleaning starts with vacuuming, damp dusting, and blotting spills away. These basic steps help keep your furniture looking its best between professional upholstery cleaning services.
Watch the video to see how you can safely clean upholstery at home.
We do not recommend deep cleaning upholstery yourself as it can lead to further damage, as we will discuss in the following section. Always consult your local fabric care company before using any products or deep cleaning.
Leave deep cleaning to the professionals
Light maintenance like blotting spills, vacuuming and damp dusting is recommended to keep furniture looking fresh and is safe to complete yourself. However, deep cleaning has countless risks involved— shrinkage, ringing, fabric distortion, color changing and more— which is why it is best left to fabric care professionals.
Fine fabrics are often delicate and require special cleaning methods. There is a near infinite amount of fiber combinations and fabric constructions. This means that there is no one-fits-all solution for upholstery cleaning, and hiring a professional upholstery cleaning company such as Fiber-Seal will ensure the best outcome for clean and fresh furnishings that look good as new. Different fabrics require specific steps for effective and damage-free cleaning.
For example— rayon fabric requires dry-cleaning methods or careful, specialized wet cleaning methods whereas polyester fabric is extremely durable and can withstand wet cleaning. Fabric care professionals will examine the fabric type and create a cleaning and/or maintenance plan for the specific fabric types throughout your home.
Choose the right upholstery cleaning professional
Choosing the right fabric care service to clean your upholstery is an important decision. You want a company that is confident in their cleaning skills and knows that high-end furnishings require specialized care. During a consultation, it is important to specify the types of fabric you need cleaned to ensure they can perform the cleaning professionally without causing damage. Carpet cleaning companies or those who offer a one-size-fits-all service may lack the proper experience to handle fine fabrics.
Pair profefssional cleaning & fabric protection services
Nothing beats the look and feel of fresh, clean furnishings that look as good as the day they were installed. If you want to extend the life of your furnishings and keep them looking fresh and new for longer, we recommend pairing professional upholstery cleaning with fabric protection services.
Fabric protection increases the repellency of your furnishings, which allows spots and spills to be easily blotted away on most furnishings. It adds a layer of protection against dust, dirt, spills, soils and oils that allows you to clean them with simple blotting or damp dusting methods.
Since professional fabric protection services keep your furnishings looking clean for longer, it also reduces the frequency of deep cleanings you will need. Additionally, Fiber-Seal provides complimentary spot cleaning on protected furnishings for added peace of mind.
Professional upholstery cleaning and fabric protection services are the best combo you can provide for your fine furnishings to keep them fresh and protected. Think of these services as an investment to ensure the furnishings you love last!
Ready to clean & protect your investment?
If you’re ready to schedule professional upholstery cleaning services, consider choosing Fiber-Seal as your all-inclusive fabric care service that specializes in upholstery cleaning, fabric protection, spot cleaning and maintenance services. We have been cleaning and treating fine fabrics since 1971— with over 50 years of fabric care expertise, we’re the fabric care company you can trust!
